How To Fix FKKDPB010 - Business partner &1 is blocked: interest calculation not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKDPB - Data Protection: Checks on Blocked Business Partners

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Business partner &1 is blocked: interest calculation not possible

What causes this issue?

The master data of the business partner is blocked to protect personal
data. You cannot calculate interest for this business partner.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you are sure that it is necessary for you to calculate interest for
the business partner, request in transaction BUP_REQ_UNBLK that the
block be removed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FKKDPB010 - Business partner &1 is blocked: interest calculation not possible ?

  The SAP error message FKKDPB010 indicates that a business partner is blocked, which prevents interest calculation from being performed. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, where business partners are used to manage customer and vendor accounts.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The business partner (customer or vendor) is marked as blocked in the system.
  The blocking status may be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Payment issues.
  Credit limit exceeded.
  Administrative decisions to block the account for further transactions.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Business Partner Status:
  
  Navigate to the business partner master data in SAP (transaction code BP).
  Search for the business partner using the relevant identification (e.g., name, number).
  Check the status of the business partner to confirm if it is indeed blocked.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner is blocked, you will need to unblock it. This can typically be done by:
  
  Editing the business partner details.
  Removing the block status in the relevant section (e.g., under the "General Data" or "Company Code Data" tabs).
  
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorization to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Review Blocking Reasons:
  
  Investigate why the business partner was blocked in the first place. This may involve checking payment history, credit limits, or any other relevant factors.
  If the block was due to a specific issue (e.g., overdue payments), ensure that the issue is resolved before unblocking.
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you are unsure about unblocking the business partner, consult with your finance or credit management team to ensure that it is appropriate to do so.
  
  
  
  Test Interest Calculation:
  
  After unblocking the business partner, attempt to perform the interest calculation again to confirm that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Master Data
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing business partners and understanding blocking reasons.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit business partner data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FKKDPB010 error and proceed with the interest calculation for the business partner in question.